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Friday, January 04, 2008

Hello and Happy New Year.It is a little slow going over here. I think I sort of lost some steam after the holidays. Lately, I have been happy just sitting perusing the blogosphere. Really, I wish I could do it all day. I love reading about every ones new projects and new years resolutions. One of mine, was to get back on track, for the rest of the school year, with our cookie of the week. The requested cookie was for lemony snickets from Melana. They were such a huge hit, my children asked if I would make them again. My husband said they were the best Christmas cookie I have ever made. There is noway these will be a Christmas time only cookie. They are just too good to make only one time a year.

As far as my new project is concerned, I think I need a jump start. This is the start of the tangled yoke. You've seen it around, I am sure. In fact, as of today, 141 people have made this, 264 people are knitting it and 1754 people have it in their queue, over at Ravelry! I know I will love it, but I just can't get excited about knitting it. Maybe after I get through the ribbing. I sure hope so.

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OOH! Those cookies look yummy!!! Also, I can't wait to see your progress on the Tangle Yoke. I'm wanting to make it too - just haven't sucked up and bought the Felted Tweed. I guess I could get something different, but I LOVE the felted tweed. What yarn are you using??????

I'm knitting it in Silky Wool. I'm up to the cable yoke, but I'm waiting to dive in until after the kids are back in school since that part requires concentration. I have to admit that it's a very boring knit until that point. This is one that I'm knitting for the end result, not for the process.

I'm knitting that sweater too! The ribbing about ended it for me, it was soooooooooooooo boring. I'm on sleeve number one and have to put it down and pick something else up often. I can't wait to get to the top and see how the intricate detail works up. What yarn are you using? It's beautiful.

Hi Leslie,I love anything lemon it's my weakness indeed! Your peppermint baking pieces were my thing over the holidays. It's a good thing they aren't available all year! Good thing is you only need a few at a time.

I am making the twisted cable hat that you just made. I don't understand this increase round. Is it that you make 2 M1 stitches in a row or do you do the whole round twice? Sorry to bother you on this .. I am in Puerto Vallarta and I have ripped it out several times.

your tangled yolk is off to a great start...i love that color of grey...grey is truly my fave neutral! those lemony snickets are really addictive! i kinda ate a few too many...so it will be a little while before i make more!

I like any cookie with lemon in it. The pistachio lemon trees are my traditional Christmas cookie. It's not really a Christmas cookie, perse; but, it's the only time I make it. Huh. I think everyone who casts on for the TY talks about it being something of a slog when they first cast on. You'll find the mojo again. Happy New Year!

Love the cookies, and love the idea of cookie of the week! I should start doing that- I'm sure my kids wouldn't mind...As for the ribbing- just keep knitting, just keep knitting- keep the end result in mind!

Happy New Year to you too! My response to the end of the focus and drive of holiday knitting is a serious case of Startitis! As if I didn't already have enough UFOs. Hopefully we'll all be able to get back on track soon. The Tangled Yoke is such a great pattern, I'm sure yours will be a beauty.The cookies look de-lish!

Another yummy cookie! One of my favorite flavors and scents is lemon. So refreshing! These turned out so beautiful and I know they had to taste so good too. Love the color you are knitting the sweater in!

OK, since my invitation to go stay at your house, eat yummy cookies, knit, and get my own way cool apron was not forthcoming, I had to make the cookies myself. Whoa - they were good! Very different; puffy, like rolls. YUM! Thanks for the link!